ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2025) – The City of Rockwall was awarded the prestigious “JustServe City” designation during the Rockwall City Council meeting held on Monday, May 5, 2025. The JustServe City designation honors cities that demonstrate a strong, ongoing commitment to volunteer service, making a positive impact on their communities. Rockwall earned this distinction through […]
Rockwall, Texas (June 21, 2024) – The City of Rockwall encourages residents to take proactive steps to protect against mosquito population and mosquito-borne illnesses during the hot summer months. The recent storms and significant rainfall—35.11 inches year to date compared to 12.82 inches for the same period in 2023—have created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2024) – On Friday, at Rest Haven Funeral Home, the annual recognition of law enforcement personnel who lost their lives in service to their state and communities took place. Chief Kirk Aldridge of the Royse City Police Department welcomed those in attendance and expressed that National Police Week pays special recognition […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 14, 2024) The City Council of the City of Rockwall is considering the implementation of a Short-Term Rental registration and permitting program. The purpose of the program is to provide logical regulations for Short-Term Rentals within the City’s corporate limits, and to ensure the continued preservation of the character of the City’s single-family […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2023) – The Rockwall City Council honored City Manager Mary Smith for 25 years of service with the City of Rockwall. Mrs. Smith, a CPA, came here in 1998 as the Director of Finance, and was named City Manager in 2021. At a recent Council meeting, Mayor Trace Johannesen presented Mrs. […]
Rockwall, Texas (June 16, 2023) – Storms have hit hard in North Texas recently, which means there are already most likely many opportunists looking to take advantage of people in need of roof repairs. Keep in mind that the State of Texas does not require licensing for roofing contractors. Additionally, insurance is not mandatory. These […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 20, 2022) – On Monday, February 6, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 6, 2023 for the purpose of electing the Mayor and three City Councilmembers – one each for Places 1, 3 and 5. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2022) – The Rockwall City Council is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council in Place 5. Dana K. Macalik has served in the seat since 2017 but was recently elected to Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2 and will assume that role starting January 1. Mrs. Macalik […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 19, 2022) Siren Rock Brewing Company is a finalist in the “Best New Construction” category for the Texas Downtown Association President’s Award. The award recognizes excellence in new construction in downtowns or commercial districts. A record number of entries were submitted this year making this achievement even more significant. Award recipients will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) At their meeting Monday night, September 19, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a nine-year trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is the lowest rate […]